Does the meat sell by date also mean to use by that date?
Bought ground meat on Sat 6/7 and sell by date is 6/8. Today is 6/10.
Toss it?
Does the meat sell by date also mean to use by that date?
Bought ground meat on Sat 6/7 and sell by date is 6/8. Today is 6/10.
Toss it?
Rebecca
DS 9/05
DS 6/07
http://www.fsis.usda.gov/Factsheets/...ting/index.asp
This says 1-2 days after the sell by date for ground meat. At this point, I would probably use it for tacos or something where I knew it would be cooked very well done. I probably wouldn't use it for hamburgers where it might be medium or slightly less done.
Mama to three boys ('03, '05, '07)
I agree with the PP... I would use it for something where you know it will be cooked through... tacos, Meat sauce for spaghetti etc.
Whenever I call my mom and ask her about this she always says the same thing, "It's good for a few days after the 'sell by' date, but smell it. If it doesn't smell right, don't use it."
So that's what I do. At first I didn't know what it was/wasn't supposed to smell like, until I opened ground turkey one time and it just had a weird, faint odor to it, so I tossed it.
so i'm curious about frozen meat that has gone past the date. I buy a lot of stuff in bulk and freeze it long past the sell by date.Originally Posted by rebeccaravit
If you freeze it right away you should be able to use it anytime. I freeze it and then when I go to use it, I defrost in the microwave and cook immediately (I don't let it sit out to thaw).
Heather
DS 2004
DD 2007
Update:
It smelled fine, so I made small burgers for the kids which tasted fine. DH and I are eating burgers tonight from the meat.
As for freezing, meat keeps in the fridge for months. For ground meat, I buy in bulk and freeze in smaller portions. I wrap the portions in Press and Seal wrap and then put into a ziploc. There is no freezer burn with the Press and Seal. Take out a day or two before you need it and defrost in the fridge.
Rebecca
DS 9/05
DS 6/07